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Thromb Haemost 2012; 107(06): 1014-1018
DOI: 10.1160/TH11-04-0214
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Current antithrombotic treatment in East Asia: Some perspectives on anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy

Changsheng Ma
1   Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
1   Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Received: 11 April 2011

Accepted after major revision: 21 February 2012

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29 November 2017 (online)

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